Giving Advice Dear Kento: Thanks for your letter. I'm glad that you have written to me to ask for some advice. I remember when I was learning English, listening was the most difficult thing for me too. I could understand when my teacher was talking to me, but it was very hard to understand when other people were speaking. Here are some ideas that have worked for me and it may work for you too. First of all, don't worry if you don't understand every word you hear. That's impossible!! You should concentrate on the most important words. Secondly, try to get extra listening outside the classroom. For instance, you can listen to the radio in English and watch English or American TV. It's a good idea watching films wiyh the subtitles. Next, you can also practise listening to podcasts from the internet. It's easy to download onto your computer or tablet. Finally, it's a good idea to listen to pop songs while you read the words at the same time. There are lots of the internet sites that give you the words of the most popular pop songs. I hope this help you. Wathever you want, you can count on my support. Let me know if you need anything else and don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached anytime by e-mail or telephone. I look forward to hearing from you. I wish you good luck! xxxooo